Change variable values by pressing certain keys on keyboard.

[warpinator]

Hi,

I am trying to modify some values by pressing certain keys on the keyboard and tried this:


static double line_value;

public void OnKeyDown(object sender, KeyEventArgs e)
{

if (e.Key == Key.LeftShift)

line_value = 5000;

if (e.Key == Key.RightShift)

line_value = 5010;

}



protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{

if (State == State.Historical)

line_value = Close[0];

NinjaTrader.Gui.Tools.SimpleFont myFont = new NinjaTrader.Gui.Tools.SimpleFont("Courier New", 12) { Size = 20, Bold = false };

Draw.Text(this, "myTag", false, line_value.ToString("0.0"), -270, line_value, 2, Brushes.Black, myFont, TextAlignment.Center, null, null, 1);

Draw.Line(this, "myTag" + 1, false, CurrentBar, line_value, -210, line_value, Brushes.Black, DashStyleHelper.Solid, 1, true);

}


The initial values were correct, and the text and the line were drawn correctly, but when I pressed left or right Shift keys, nothing had changed,
wonder what I did wrong.

I tried using letters, but every time I pressed a letter key, a small window pop up, asked to enter a Stock symbol.

Also, I am wondering if NinjaTrader could recommend any resources and sample codes related to interactions between keyboard hits or mouse clicks
and variable values in my script? I have watched quite a few videos and bought a e-book about NinjaScript, all of them are about strategy coding, not
really I was looking for.

Thanks so much!!

[NinjaTrader_Emily]

Hello warpinator,

Thank you for your post.

Creating custom keyboard shortcuts starts to go outside of the scope of support that the NinjaScript team can offer; it relies heavily on general C# concepts and goes outside of the supported HotKey functions that are already built into the platform. With that said, I suggest checking out the examples mentioned in the following post; you can use a text box to prevent the instrument selector from popping up when you type a letter:

https://forum.ninjatrader.com/forum/ninjatrader-8/platform-technical-support-aa/108264-can-wav-file-be-activated-when-order-entry-hot-key-is-pressed?p=831756#post831756

Please let us know if we may be of further assistance.

[warpinator]

Hi Emily,

Thanks so much for your reply.

So I replaced OnKeyDown() with:

public override void OnMouseDown(ChartControl chartControl, ChartPanel chartPanel, ChartScale chartScale, ChartAnchor dataPoint)
{

if (chartScale.GetValueByY() > Close[0])

line_value = 5000;

if (chartScale.GetValueByY() < Close[0])

line_value = 5010;

}

And I got error messages:
no suitable method found to override
There is no argument given that corresponds to the required parameter "Y" of ChartScale.GetValueByY()

Not sure what I did wrong.

Thanks so much!!

[warpinator]

I found an old post regarding this matter:

https://forum.ninjatrader.com/forum/ninjatrader-8/indicator-development/1275233-onmousedown-compile-error-no-suitable-methods-found-to-override

I really hope that there's a way for me to interact with my indicators, so the values of some variables can be changed quickly.

It seems that is not doable with mouse clicks or keyboard hits, is it possible I could have some buttons I can click and change the values of some variables in the indicator?

Thanks so much

[NinjaTrader_Emily]

I found an old post regarding this matter:

https://forum.ninjatrader.com/forum/ninjatrader-8/indicator-development/1275233-onmousedown-compile-error-no-suitable-methods-found-to-override

I really hope that there's a way for me to interact with my indicators, so the values of some variables can be changed quickly.

It seems that is not doable with mouse clicks or keyboard hits, is it possible I could have some buttons I can click and change the values of some variables in the indicator?

Thanks so much

It is certainly possible that buttons could better suit your needs to get your desired behavior. We have a reference sample that demonstrates adding different buttons in the chart toolbar and in the Chart Trader. You could take these ideas to add buttons that toggle/change the values of different parameters:

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/creating-chart-wpf-(ui)-modifi.htm

Thank you for using NinjaTrader.

[warpinator]

Thanks Emily,

Unfortunately I am not a professional programmer, this is beyond my ability, I am wondering if Ninja Trader could recommend any programmers that charge a fee to build custom indicators?

Thanks so much!!

[NinjaTrader_PatrickH]

Thanks Emily,

Unfortunately I am not a professional programmer, this is beyond my ability, I am wondering if Ninja Trader could recommend any programmers that charge a fee to build custom indicators?

Thanks so much!!

Hello warpinator,

Thank you for your post.

You can search our list of NinjaScript consultants through the link below. Simply enter a consultant name or search by using our filter categories. Once you have identified your consultants of choice, please visit each consultant's site for more information or contact them directly to learn more:

• https://ninjatraderecosystem.com/sea...mming-services

You can locate the contact information for the consultants on their direct websites for any additional questions you may have. Since these consultants are third-party services for NinjaTrader, all pricing and support information will need to be obtained through the consultant.

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Let me know if I may be of further assistance.

[warpinator]

Hi Patrick,

Thanks for your reply, great resources !!

Just a quick question about forum etiquette, I have some questions regarding a few of old posts (2017 - 2020), should I start a new topic, or it is OK to reply to those old posts.

Thanks so much

[NinjaTrader_Emily]

Hi Patrick,

Thanks for your reply, great resources !!

Just a quick question about forum etiquette, I have some questions regarding a few of old posts (2017 - 2020), should I start a new topic, or it is OK to reply to those old posts.

Thanks so much

Hello warpinator,

Thank you for your reply.

That is a great question! If you reply to an older thread our team will see it, however it is typically better to start a new topic and include a link to the other threads you are asking about in your post. That way we can get the context you are referring to, but then the new thread is addressed in the most accurate and timely manner without getting too many wires crossed from the older thread.

I hope this helps to address your question. Please feel free to reach out with any additional NinjaTrader items we may assist you with!